Saudi-hosted UN talks fail to produce deal to tackle global drought
A future global drought regime is now planned to be completed at COP17 in Mongolia in 2026.
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UN human rights office resumes activities in Venezuela despite Maduro clash
Commissioner Volker Turk indicates he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the violence following Venezuela’s contested election.
Israeli attacks kill dozens across Gaza, including 15 guarding aid trucks
Attacks come after the UN General Assembly approves a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip.
UN demands permanent ceasefire in Gaza: How did your country vote?
The resolution was approved by 158 votes in favour with Germany and Italy voting in favour for the first time.
UN General Assembly demands ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza, supports UNRWA
UN members vote overwhelmingly to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and in support of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
Australia backs UN motion for ‘immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire’ in Gaza
Country also votes with vast majority of nations to demand Israel reverse its ban on Palestinian aid agency Unrwa Follow…
News live: Australia to vote on Israel resolution at UN; pressure grows on ANU vice-chancellor
Motion will demand reversal of Unrwa ban and call for Gaza ceasefire. Follow today’s news headlines live Get our breaking…
60 at Gaza hospital at risk of starving to death, authorities say
Health Ministry warns patients could die from lack of food, water as UN official briefs Security Council on conditions.
Rethinking the UN: Reform or obsolescence?
We talk to the UN’s special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories about the genocide in Gaza.
UN urges patience as European countries suspend Syrian asylum decisions
UN refugee agency chief says returning refuges to Syria after fall of Bashar al-Assad should be ‘voluntary’ and ‘safe’.